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Drug Abuse/Substance Abuse

Drug Abuse / Substance Abuse Therapists in the Greater Denver Area and Across Colorado – Accepting New Clients

Struggling with drug or substance use can feel isolating, overwhelming, and hard to talk about, but you’re not alone. Whether it’s alcohol, prescription medications, marijuana, or other substances, addiction often starts as a coping tool and gradually becomes a source of distress, shame, and disruption. Many people with substance use concerns also experience anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship challenges that add to the complexity of their situation. You may feel stuck in a cycle you didn’t choose, unsure how to get help that actually works for you.

 
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Therapy can be a powerful step toward recovery, without judgment. Westside Behavioral Care’s therapists use evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to address both the substance use itself and the underlying emotional pain that drives it. You’ll receive support in identifying triggers, building healthy coping skills, repairing relationships, and creating a plan for lasting change, at a pace that feels right for you.

 

Appointments are available in person across the Greater Denver Area, including Aurora, Lakewood, Arvada, Boulder, and Littleton, or through secure online therapy statewide. All of our therapists are in-network with Kaiser Permanente, and many are also credentialed with other insurance plans. You can browse available therapists by specialty, insurance, location, and age to find the right fit for your needs. You can also call us at (303) 986-4197 or email info@westsidebehavioral.com for personal assistance scheduling your first session.

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Gabrielle May-Shinagle

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Next appointment on 7/9/2025 at 6:00 AM

Offers sessions only online

My clinical approach to working with clients centers around self-empowerment.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: She/Her

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  • Online Therapy Session, No Physical Location, CO

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Caroline Hanlet

Licensed Professional Counselor

Next appointment on 7/9/2025 at 12:00 PM

Offers sessions only online

Caroline strives to be a gentle, guiding presence in your life to help you accomplish your goals.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: She/Her

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  • Online Therapy Session, No Physical Location, CO

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Jeremy Thomas

Licensed Professional Counselor

Next appointment on 7/9/2025 at 1:00 PM

Offers sessions only online

Jeremy helps clients rethink situations, challenge maladaptive beliefs, and move forward with valued actions.

Gender: Man

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: Prefer not to Share

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  • Online Therapy Session, No Physical Location, CO

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Jaurene Blacklock

Licensed Professional Counselor

Next appointment on 7/9/2025 at 5:00 PM

Offers sessions only online

Jaurene has over 25 years of experience helping people from diverse backgrounds.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: Black or African American

Pronouns: She/Her

Average rating: Full StarFull StarFull StarFull StarFull Star

  • Online Therapy Session, No Physical Location, CO

Thomas Stuart
Thomas Stuart

Licensed Professional Counselor

Next appointment on 7/10/2025 at 10:00 AM

Offers sessions only online

Thomas helps support his clients with a style that is warm, receptive, and understanding.

Gender: Man

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: He/Him

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  • Online Therapy Session , No Physical Location, CO

Susan Wooldridge is a Broomfield Kaiser Permanente therapist outside of Denver Colorado.
Susan Wooldridge

Licensed Professional Counselor

Next appointment on 7/10/2025 at 12:00 PM

Offers sessions in-person and online

Susan has a creative flexible approach with the people she works with and prides herself on treating each of the individual clients as the unique, valuable beings that they are.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: She/Her

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  • 2095 W 6th Ave, Broomfield, CO 80020

Amanda Bushek
Amanda Bushek

Licensed Professional Counselor

Next appointment on 7/10/2025 at 1:30 PM

Offers sessions only online

Amanda is known for her experience, effectiveness, and genuine approach.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: She/Her

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  • Online Therapy Session , No Physical Location, CO

Bennie Butler
Bennie Butler

Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology

Next appointment on 7/11/2025 at 7:00 PM

Offers sessions only online

Bennie is a firm believer in the dual nature of the therapeutic environment where the therapist and the client formulate goals and interventions and then the client works upon these.

Gender: Man

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: He/Him

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  • 12835 East Arapahoe tower 2 ste 130, Centennial, CO 80112

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Brenda Lucero

Licensed Professional Counselor

Next appointment on 7/14/2025 at 5:00 PM

Offers sessions only online

Brenda is dedicated to fostering transformative change through empathetic, trauma-informed, and evidence-based therapy.

Gender: Prefer Not to Share

Ethnicity: Prefer not to share

Pronouns: Prefer not to Share

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  • Online Therapy Session, No Physical Location, CO

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Roberta Robinson

Licensed Professional Counselor

Next appointment on 7/16/2025 at 10:00 AM

Offers sessions in-person and online

I use both cognitive behavioral therapy approaches and mindfulness techniques to support you in utilizing healthy coping skills and aligning your actions with your values.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: She/Her

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  • 800 N Grant St., Denver, CO 80203

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Nancy A. Gunzner

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Next appointment on 7/25/2025 at 2:00 PM

Offers sessions in-person and online

Nancy has over 30 years of mental health experience.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: She/Her

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  • 1079 South Hover Street, Longmont, CO 80501

Nicholas Runyan

Licensed Professional Counselor

Offers sessions in-person and online

Nicholas helps clients find direction, build stronger connections, and gain the confidence to live the life they’ve dreamed of.

Gender: Man

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: He/Him

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  • 6053 South Quebec St, Centennial, CO 80111